Life of Pi

Piscine Molitor Patel

Main character in "Life of Pi," who survives a shipwreck and shares a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.

Father(Santosh)

He is a zookeeper in Pondicherry, India, and plays a key role in Pi's upbringing, teaching him about animals and their behavior.

Mother(Gita)

Pi's mother, who is supportive and caring, plays a crucial role in his early life and helps shape his character, particularly in his belief system.

Brother(Ravi)

Pi's sibling, who grows up alongside him and is part of his family dynamic.

Mamajji

Pi's eccentric maternal uncle, known for his warmth and humor, who also influences Pi's upbringing and cultural understanding.

Pondicherry

Pi’s hometown;

Richard Parker(original baptized name)

A Bengal tiger who is a central character in "Life of Pi," representing survival and the struggle for existence during Pi's ordeal.

Father Martin

Priest that made him want to become Catholic

Tsimtsum

ship they were taking to Canada, Japanese cargo ship and Taiwanese crew

Orange Juice

Orangatang

Tomatlan, Mexico

A coastal town where Pi's family had a zoo before immigrating to Canada.

Pis 3 religions: Hindu, Catholic, Muslum

Reason for leaving India; date

bad time in India; overpopulated and govt overrun scared father; left Madras June, 21st 1977

Ship's sinking

sank July 2, 1977; loud noise

Animals that ended up on boat

Tiger, zebra, hyena, oragatang

Finding the floating island

type of vegetation and animals found there; reason for leaving the island

How many days at sea

227 days; over 7 months

People on the boat (second story)

Richard Parker(Pi), Orange Juice(Gita/Mother), Hyena(Crazy Chef), Zebra(Young Sailor)

Who survived, who died (how)